The Titanic’s Evil Twin: The Forgotten Tragedy of the Sultana #history

SUBSCRIBE for more: @PastHistoricalEvents You can also watch this: Uncover the forgotten tragedy of the Sultana - America’s deadliest maritime disaster that claimed over 1,100 lives in 1865. This video explores the shocking story of corruption, negligence and heroism aboard an overcrowded steamboat on the Mississippi River. In the aftermath of the Civil War, thousands of freed Union prisoners of war boarded the Sultana for their journey home. But bribes, shoddy repairs, and reckless overcrowding set the stage for catastrophe. When the ship’s boilers exploded in the early morning hours of April 27, it sparked a nightmare of fire, drowning, and freezing waters. Learn how this tragedy unfolded: - Why the Sultana was dangerously overloaded with 2,100 passengers - The fatal flaws that led to the deadly boiler explosion - Harrowing stories of survival and rescue attempts - How Lincoln’s a